US v. Jiminez - Sentence Affirmation for Felony Conviction

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's judgment against William Jimenez, upholding his 105-month sentence for possessing ammunition after a felony conviction. The court found no abuse of discretion in the imposed special conditions of supervised release, including electronic device searches and mental health counseling.

Safdieh v. Commissioner - Tax Court Summary Judgment Granted

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a Tax Court order that had granted summary judgment to Joseph Safdieh, ruling that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue may assess penalties for failing to report control of a foreign business. The court remanded the case for further proceedings.

US v. Aryeetey - Affirmation of Conviction and Sentence

The Second Circuit affirmed the conviction and sentence of Ivanjoel Aryeetey for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found no abuse of discretion in admitting DNA evidence and deemed the sentence substantively reasonable.

Peña Garcia v. Department of Labor - Workers' Compensation

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for review filed by Luis Peña Garcia, who sought reimbursement for medical cannabis edibles under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. The court affirmed the Department of Labor's decision, citing the Controlled Substances Act's classification of marijuana.

Mar-Can Transport v. Local 854 Pension Fund - ERISA Withdrawal Liability

The Second Circuit affirmed a District Court ruling, directing the Local 854 Pension Fund to reduce Mar-Can Transportation Company's withdrawal liability by $1.8 million. The decision interprets an ambiguous ERISA provision regarding the transfer of unfunded vested benefits when employees switch unions.

Bugliotti v. Argentina - Bondholders Sue for Defaulted Sovereign Bond Payments

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and partially vacated a district court's dismissal of a case where bondholders sued the Republic of Argentina for defaulted sovereign bond payments. The court found that some of the bondholders' claims are timely under New York law and that they now have the authority under Argentine law to sue.

Miller v. Lamanna - Appeal of Dismissal

The Second Circuit vacated a district court's dismissal of a former corrections officer's race discrimination and retaliation claims. The appellate court found the district court erred by converting a summary judgment motion into a Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal motion, considering only the complaint's allegations.

OFAC Adds Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood to SDN List

The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood to its Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List. This action imposes sanctions on the entity and carries secondary sanctions risk under Executive Order 13224, as amended.

Garante Privacy Sanctions Aldilapp, Halts Non-Compliant Cameras

The Italian Garante Privacy has sanctioned Aldilapp and its distributors for non-compliant digital cemetery services, halting the use of non-compliant cameras. The authority also approved a delegation management platform and expressed global concerns regarding AI-generated intimate content.

HSE Reminds Employers of Health and Safety Duties for Home Workers

The UK's Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is reminding employers that they have the same health and safety duties for home workers as for office-based staff. The guidance highlights key risk areas such as stress, mental health, and display screen equipment, and emphasizes that these responsibilities are legal duties, not optional.